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Other Non-Ferrous Metal Products
ZA
updated 10 days ago

Palabora Mining Company Limited

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Palabora Mining Company Limited, often referred to as Palabora, is a prominent player in the mining industry, headquartered in South Africa (ZA). Established in 1956, the company has built a strong reputation for its operations in the extraction of copper and other minerals, primarily in the Limpopo Province. Palabora is renowned for its unique open-pit mining techniques and the production of high-quality copper concentrate, which sets it apart in the competitive landscape. Over the years, the company has achieved significant milestones, including the development of one of the largest underground block cave mines in the world. With a commitment to sustainable mining practices, Palabora continues to maintain a strong market position, contributing to both local and international markets while prioritising environmental stewardship and community engagement.

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6

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Other Non-Ferrous Metal Products industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

14

Industry Benchmark

Palabora Mining Company Limited's score of 6 is lower than 90% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Palabora Mining Company Limited's reported carbon emissions

Palabora Mining Company Limited, headquartered in South Africa (ZA), currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. As a current subsidiary of HBIS Resources Co., Ltd., any emissions data or climate commitments may be influenced by the parent company's initiatives. Palabora Mining has not publicly disclosed any specific reduction targets or commitments under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The absence of documented reduction initiatives suggests that the company may still be in the early stages of developing a comprehensive climate strategy. Given the lack of specific emissions data and reduction targets, it is essential for Palabora Mining to establish clear climate commitments and measurable goals to align with industry standards and contribute to global efforts in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Palabora Mining Company Limited's primary industry is Other non-ferrous metal products, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Palabora Mining Company Limited is in ZA, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Palabora Mining Company Limited is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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